Bruce kirby designed the laser in 1970 with an emphasis on simplicity and performance.
Laser dinghy weight range.
The laser is one of the most popular dinghy classes in history.
In summary the above data showcases the finn s ability to accommodate a wide range of sailors in respect of their age weight and height.
Get the family on board in an rs designed to make sailing attainable and fun.
It is not only about having a rig for every weight but competition for every level.
The laser is designed to be sailed single handed although class rules permit two sailors.
The laser is a highly popular family of small one design sailing dinghies using the same common hull and interchangeable rigs with different sail areas.
An alternative is the rs aero a modern singlehander currently taking off in some numbers following its launch in 2014 which is designed to have a manageable ultra light hull and like the laser has three rigs offering a broad appeal across a wide weight and strength range of sailors including youth sailors and women.
Due to the class s numbers there is no other class where this option is so widely available.
Of course this varies from region to region.
From day one we assumed a requirement for three rigs of differing sail areas to cater for the desired crew weight range.
The most comprehensive boat range for training centres backed up by industry leading support services.
Another beauty of the laser is the ability to jump on a plane and charter a boat when you get to the regatta.
We have developed rigs with sufficient control to totally flatten and twist the head of the sail upwind reducing the healing moment.